2 Lyndhurst Square London Southwark SE15 5AR

Under consideration/assessment 26/AP/1209
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
SE15 5AR

Description

Works to tree with a TCA: T1 - Large Robinia tree which has been in decline for a number of years. Has significant Ganoderma brackets on the trunk. Section fell to ground level and poison stump. Garden is already heavily planted with trees.

7/10
Planning Authority Score
#48 of 282

Southwark is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #68 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Southwark decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #104 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 282
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #68 of 282
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #107 of 282
92%
Minor dwellings approved
263 decided (1-9 homes)
70%
Major dwellings approved
10 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,589
Total decisions
137 refused in 2025